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Hall of Fame History

The Significance of an Experience

Remarks by Dr. Charles A. Gray, May 25, 1971

Excellence has no common denominator. Rather, excellence is typified by its uncommonness and its reflection of achievement far above normal effort and reward.

Tonight we are here to salute some of Alma College's famous sons whose early achievements were demonstrated in the area of competition. The athlete in action is privileged to enjoy three levels of reward:

  1. the thrill of competition, contrasting the exhiliration of victory and the finality of defeat.
  2. the carry over lessons learned on the playing field that have an upward extension into business and community life, and, the privilege.
  3. of memories that linger through the years recalling the joy of a vigorous and dedicated life. This latter level of competitive reward is sensitized tonight. 
In installing this charter class at this initial Alma College Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet, we are reminded of the significance of an experience. It is our responsibility to recognize excellence without compromise, to reward extraordinary achievement, and to honor athletes whose heralded feats evoke the imagination. Within this framework, we challenge and charge the legions of Alma lettermen, alumni, and friends to establish and maintain the Alma College Athletic Hall of Fame that will strengthen the Alma Scot tradition recognizing the excellence of men amongst men.

Posted: Wed, January 19th, 2005 at 2:18PM

 

Alma College students have the ability to design their own area of academic concentration, with the assistance of a faculty advisor, to meet specific educational or career goals. In recent years, students have graduated with Programs of Emphasis majors in such fields as arts management, archaeology and anthropology, environmental policy and community advocacy, foreign service and international law, and music technology and digital media.

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Coach Profile

Judd Folske

Judd Folske

Judd Folske is entering his first year as Alma College Head Baseball Coach in the 2007-2008 season after spending two years as an assistant coach with the program. Coach Folske joined the Maroon and Cream in the fall of 2005 after stops at NCAA Division I Central Michigan University, and stints at Div. II schools Saginaw Valley State University and Ferris State University. He also serves the athletic department as assistant athletic director.

While head coach of the CMU Chippewas, Folske posted a 131-98 mark. In 2000, he finished in a tie for first in the MAC conference with a record of 41-17 (18-8). Folske retired after the 2003 season at CMU, and went to work as an assistant at SVSU, where he worked in that capacity for two seasons.

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